Mary Westergren, MA, LPC, LMHC, LCPC, LPCC
Psychotherapist
Virtual therapy anywhere in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois and Ohio
Contact: mwestergren@riversideprofessionals.com
Coffee, a fireplace, and journaling equals sweet pleasure for me
Cultivating a life with God is the most important thing to me
Deep appreciation for diversity—I’ve traveled to 32 different countries…lived in S.E. Asia for 35 years…and love a good bowl of noodles
Mother of 4, grandmother of 7…nothing sweeter!
I love pickleball!
A perfect evening includes a good Thai curry and board games with family and friends
Walking in nature with people I love brings a smile to my face
My passion as a counselor is to help people find a sense of flourishing in life, whether that be learning to manage anxiety, explore the pain of depression, sift through the complexities of childhood trauma or find new ways of relating to one’s partner.
I bring an empathic ear and a “roll-up-my-sleeves-let’s-figure-this-out” attitude into each session, believing each client ultimately is seeking some sort of change in their current way of being. For those seeking to integrate their faith-journey into the counseling experience, you’ll find this is my “sweet spot.” I regularly offer my clients tools to help build greater emotional awareness, encourage cognitive shifts, and experience deep life transformation through the counseling experience.
I’ve been described as warm, compassionate and one who has journeyed a fair bit of life. I want to understand your experience and suspend judgment as we work together to find emotional, relational and cognitive freedom in daily life.
What makes me qualified:
Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
EFCT (Emotion Focused Couple’s Therapy)
12 years Clinical Experience working with diverse populations in international settings
40 years experience working in people-caring work